Fremantle restaurant penalised for “disregard” of law

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $21,924 in penalties in Court against the operators of the Soma Kitchen restaurant in Fremantle, Western Australia.

Wages recovered for Top Juice workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $32,435 in unpaid wages for 18 workers following an investigation into 16 outlets of fresh juice and salad franchise Top Juice across eastern Australia.

IBM signs Enforceable Undertaking

Multinational technology company IBM has back-paid Australian employees more than $12 million after entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Western Power signs Enforceable Undertaking

Western Australian electricity network provider Western Power has back-paid employees more than $8 million, and is reporting to the Fair Work Ombudsman to ensure it correctly calculates and finalises further significant back-payments, under an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) entered into with the FWO.

Beauty salon operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of the Bestie House Salon in the Adelaide CBD.

Over $1.2 million recovered for food and retail workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman recovered $1,212,727 in unpaid wages for 1351 workers in the fast food, restaurant, café and retail sectors prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunwater signs Enforceable Undertaking

Queensland water service provider Sunwater is back-paying employees more than $2 million and has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Horticulture sector update

The Fair Work Ombudsman has continued to monitor workplace compliance in the horticulture industry with inspectors assessing over 260 businesses.

Former operators of two Hello Juice outlets penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $276,929 in penalties in the Federal Circuit Court against the former operators of two Hello Juice outlets in Victoria for deliberately exploiting employees.

Perth company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $18,300 in penalties in the Federal Court against the operators of a Perth gourmet food distribution business.